Instrument Panel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Check all fastening elements/lifters -2- on the instrument panel crossmember by allowing the lifter -1- to rotate gently -arrows-.

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-- Turn the nut all the way downward until the lifter engages in the transportation safeguard.

-- Carefully insert the instrument panel crossmember in the body.

-- Align the instrument panel crossmember according to the marks applied to the A-pillar during removal.

-- Tighten the nuts and bolts for the instrument panel crossmember near the A-pillar on both the driver and front passenger sides.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the steering column. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN .

Installation Position of Instrument Panel Crossmember, Checking

-- Insert the instrument panel to test.

-- Secure the instrument panel on the left and right side to the instrument panel crossmember.

-- Close the doors.

-- Check whether the gap dimension between the instrument panel and the left and right door is even.

-- Check whether the height of instrument panel aligns with the moldings in the door trim panels.

-- If the adjustment is incorrect, note lateral and/or vertical deviation.

-- Loosen the instrument panel crossmember threaded connections.

-- Adjust the instrument panel crossmember according to the noted differences.

-- Tighten the bolt -1- and nut -2- for the instrument panel crossmember near the A-pillar on both the driver and front passenger sides.

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Installation instructions: for example, tightening specifications and replacing components. Refer to OVERVIEW - INSTRUMENT PANEL CROSSMEMBER ,